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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 15,421.40, 23,125.26 and 7,099.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 15,421.40, 23,125.26 and 7,099.40 is: 10,645.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    15,421.40 : 23,125.26 = 7,099.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    15,421.40/23,125.26 = 7,099.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    15,421.40x = 23,125.26 × 7,099.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    15,421.40x = 164,175,470.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,175,470.84/15,421.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,645.95

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